The Blend Kitchen + Bar
129 Jasper Street Hinton AB T7V 2A8 · Food - General
13 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
2 infractions
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- The dedicated hand sink was not accessible; it was being used to defrost frozen kitchen. - Ensure the hand sink is easily accessible to food handlers at all times and it should not be used for other purposes. - Corrected during inspection.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- Observed a meat chest freezer that is not maintained in a sanitary condition, and its door is damaged (the interior liner surface is missing).- Please keep the freezer clean and properly repair or replace the door, or replace the freezer if it cannot be repaired.
- 13. Are properly operating hand washing sink(s) accessible to food handlers, located in suitable areas, and stocked with appropriate hand washing supplies?
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Observed a meat and frozen mixes (including banana, passion fruit mixes) stored in a chest freezer in the basement that is not approved for food storage and is not subject to inspection. - The manager transferred the meat and the frozen mixes to the restaurant at the time of inspection.
- 08. Do food handlers ensure that food is protected from contamination (unless noted elsewhere)(Non-Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
1 infraction
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- One speed rail/rack in the bar area is being used for ice storage, but it is not connected to the drainage system. Water from the melting ice is being collected in a bucket placed underneath the speed rail. - Collecting meltwater in a bucket is not approved method of drainage. - Please ensure the speed rail is connected to the drainage system in accordance with Plumbing Codes, or - discontinue storing ice in the speed rail.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Observed cleaning chemicals stored in the dry food storage area in close proximity to a meat freezer and other dry bulk foods. Corrected during inspection.Please ensure chemicals are stored separately from food and food equipment to prevent food contamination.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The light level was not adequate in the dishwashing/dishwasher area because one light fixture was not in operation.Manager advised the light would be fixed later that day.
- 23. Is the facility maintained in a clean and sanitary condition?
- The floor underneath the hand sink and surrounding the grease trap is not maintained in clean and sanitary condition.Please clean and sanitize the.
- 09. Are chemicals stored and handled in a safe manner?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The wall tiles behind the dishwasher slot sink are in disrepair/missing. Please ensure the wall surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- A container of BBQ sauce was stored in a dry food storage area after opening. The label on the container states that the sauce be refrigerated after opening. - Operator destroyed the sauce (approximately 0.5 Kg) at the time of inspection. - Discussed the need to check the labels on foods, such as sauces, whether they need to be refrigerated after opening.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- The wall tiles behind the dishwasher slot sink are in disrepair/missing. Please ensure the wall surfaces are smooth, non-absorbent, and easy to clean.
- 22. Are utensils and equipment maintained in a condition and a manner that ensures the safe handling of food?
- The microwave is not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Please clean and sanitize.
- 10. Are food temperatures during storage and processing being controlled to maximize food safety?
- Monitoring Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Initial Inspection
2 infractions
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?
- * A 2-compartment preparation sink is required to wash and rinse vegetables and to thaw frozen food.Operator is to install a 2-compartment preparation sink.
- 21. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained in a state of good repair to allow for the safe and sanitary handling of food?
- * The walk-in cooler is not adequately illuminated. Please ensure that the walk-in cooler is adequately illuminated.
- 11. Are there adequate and properly operating dish washing facilities to effectively clean and sanitize equipment and utensils (unless noted elsewhere)(Critical)?